Chahar: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chahar means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chahar in Malaya is the name of a plant defined with Archidendron clypearia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pithecellobium angulatum Benth. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Dispositio vegetabilium methodica a staminum numero desumta (1790)
· Journal of Natural Products (2006)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1993)
· Reinwardtia (1954)
· Adansonia: recueil périodique d’observations botanique, (1979)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chahar, for example chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryChahaar is another spelling for चहार [cahāra].—n. the lowest among four levels;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Chahar-maghz, Chahar-maghze-hindi, Chahara, Chaharana, Chahardiwari, Chahari, Chaharilo, Chaharinu, Chaharmaghaz.
Full-text: Chahar-maghz, Chahar-maghze-hindi.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Chahar, Chahaar, Chaahaar; (plurals include: Chahars, Chahaars, Chaahaars). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 17 - The Royal Physician < [Part 2-3 - Medical Institutions in Ancient India]